Nocturna

"DNF at 88%—not because this book was bad in any way though. I just lost interest, but I know I’d have liked this a lot more if I’d read it when I was younger. I really liked how seamlessly the topic of the harm of colonization was woven into this story."

"A less well written rip off of A Darker Shade Of Magic. I can't believe the author hasn't been sued or something, it's incredible how much was clearly stolen. "

"3.5/5<br/><br/>Overall, I really the world building, magic system and characters throughout the book. I ADORED Finn, and will admit to swooning a little over her relationship with Alfie (it’s honestly the reason I bumped this from a 3 to a 4)<br/>I think my biggest complaint/critique is the writing style this book had. There were a lot of repetitive phrases or sentences that kinda took me out of the book at times? I would be a bit interested to see how it is compared in the second book though. <br/><br/>If you love diverse characters, an in-depth world/kingdom, and stories that are primarily told in one night...I would definitely recommend this book. <br/>Oh and I will say the violence & magic scenes can get quite on the gore. (That could be a positive or negative for some)"

"A pretty good read. A lighter, easier-digested version of A Darker Shade of Magic. Like if you wanted to read Schwab’s series but only had a day to read it. There are some minor continuity errors, but those are easy enough to overlook if you’re just looking for something to burn through in a day or two at the beach. If you liked the Darker Shade of Magic series and want more, Nocturna can give you a quick fix. I feel like it could’ve been more unique and more polished, but c’est la vie. Solid B-"

"A bit slow and pretty predictable. "